1992 BMW 540 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 384 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 540 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |